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Microemulsion-based media as novel drug delivery systems
1Department of Pharmacy, King's College London, Franklin Wilkins Building, 150 Stamford Street, SE1 9NN, London, UK. jayne.lawrence@kcl.ac.uk
Advanced Drug Delivery Reviews
|December 6, 2000
Summary
Microemulsions, mixtures of oil, water, and surfactants, show promise as drug delivery vehicles. This review covers their formation, properties, and applications in pharmaceuticals, highlighting recent advancements.
Area of Science:
- Pharmaceutical Science
- Colloid and Surface Chemistry
Background:
- Microemulsions are thermodynamically stable, isotropic liquid dispersions of oil, water, and surfactant.
- These systems offer unique properties for incorporating diverse drug molecules.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide an overview of microemulsion formation, phase behavior, and characterization.
- To review the application of microemulsions and related systems as drug delivery vehicles.
Main Methods:
- Literature review focusing on microemulsion properties and drug delivery applications.
- Analysis of recent developments and future trends in microemulsion-based drug delivery.
Main Results:
- Microemulsions exhibit significant potential as versatile drug delivery systems.
- Various drug molecules can be effectively incorporated into microemulsion formulations.
Conclusions:
- Microemulsions are promising platforms for advanced drug delivery.
- Further research into microemulsion systems can lead to improved therapeutic outcomes.